She raised her son and nephew
On a housekeeper’s pay
She made sure their hearts
Knew love every day

Her smile was so genuine
Her morals so strong
Her faith was divine
Each trait was life-long

She taught me that hard work
Paid off in the end
She showed me the value
Of being a good friend

I have tried every day
To be as strong as she
The utmost example
Of who I should be

My Great-Grandma Dora
My mentor, my light
With her memory to lead me
I know I’m alright

She gave me these gifts
I can only repay
By doing my best
To honor her way

Each day that I wake
I vow I will try
To make her the proudest
Angel in the sky